Program Consultant – Social Services

State of Louisiana•St. Gabriel, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all. This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential. Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is seeking a qualified and motivated professional to serve as Program Consultant – Social Services. The incumbent will coordinate Medicaid application and enrollment activities for eligible inmates incarcerated within the Department of Corrections, with a primary focus on ensuring access to healthcare coverage and continuity of medical and mental health services upon release. This position is responsible for developing facility procedures, providing staff training and technical assistance, and monitoring program operations to ensure compliance, efficiency, and successful transition outcomes.

Requirements

Six years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR An advanced degree in a social science field, public health, counseling, social work, rehabilitation services, business, public, or health administration, or Juris Doctorate plus two years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services.
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Responsibilities

Coordinates Medicaid application and enrollment activities for eligible incarcerated inmates, including those preparing for release.
Develops, maintains, and updates procedures to ensure applications are complete, processed and submitted to LDH within established timeframes.
Develops procedures consistent with applicable interagency agreements and memoranda of understanding.
Monitors Medicaid activities for delays, discrepancies, and procedural concerns; works with EHCC staff and LDH regarding implementation.
Attends conferences, meetings, and professional development activities to remain informed of the changes in Medicaid laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Communicates relevant changes to EHCC and revises program procedures as needed.